How much does a website cost in Galveston and Houston?
Short answer: a professional custom site for a local business costs $1,497 with me, and most local businesses don't need more than that.
The direct answer: with Provenzano Digital, a custom website costs $1,497 (The Money Site), $4,999 if you want to own and host it yourself, or $19,999 if you need a custom app, CRM, or AI chatbot built in. Custom builds start at $25,000. Across the Houston area, quotes from other designers vary widely [VERIFY: add a sourced local price range before publishing].
What are the prices?
| Package | Price | Monthly | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Money Site | $1,497 | 6 months hosting free, then $99/mo | Live in 7 days or you get a full refund. |
| The Full Keys | $4,999 | No monthly. You own everything. | Built to hand off. You control it forever. |
| The Business Machine | $19,999 | 6 months hosting free, then $300/mo | A site that runs the work, not just shows it. |
| Custom build | From $25,000 | Depends on hosting | Large or unusual projects with no scope ceiling |
Full details for each package are on the pricing page.
What drives the cost of a website?
- Custom design vs. a template. A template is cheaper up front and looks like everyone else.
- Copywriting. Words that answer customer questions are what get you calls and AI citations.
- Features. Booking systems, storefronts, portals, and chatbots add real build time.
- Hosting and maintenance. Someone has to keep it fast, secure, and updated.
- Local SEO setup. Schema, Google Business Profile, and location pages take work to do right.
Custom site vs. Wix or Squarespace: which is better?
Wix and Squarespace are fine if you have time, a good eye, and a simple need. You'll pay a monthly plan [VERIFY: current Wix/Squarespace plan prices] and do the design, writing, and SEO setup yourself.
A custom site costs more up front, but you're paying for someone else to do the strategy, writing, speed work, and local SEO, and to be accountable for the result. Builders tend to add scripts and features you don't use, which can slow pages down [VERIFY]. A hand-built site only loads what it needs.
The honest test: if your website is how customers decide whether to call you, a professional build usually pays for itself. If it's just a digital business card, a builder may be enough.
Does a more expensive site rank better?
Not automatically. Price doesn't rank; structure, content, reviews, and time do. SEO and AI visibility take months to build, and nobody can honestly guarantee a ranking. What you should expect from any designer is a solid foundation and a clear launch date.
How do you pay?
Payment is due in full up front, by invoice or a secure Stripe card link. I never take payment through Cash App, Zelle, or crypto.
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